TWENTY-FIRST Meeting - Regular Session
The Town of Oakville Council
met in regular session to consider planning matters on this 6th day
of August, 2019 in the Council Chamber of the Oakville Municipal Building,
1225 Trafalgar Road, commencing at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor - Rob Burton
Councillors - Tom Adams
- Ray
Chisholm
- Cathy
Duddeck
- Allan
Elgar
- Dave
Gittings
- Marc
Grant
- Janet
Haslett-Theall
- Jeff
Knoll
- Natalia
Lishchyna
- Peter
Longo
- Sean
O’Meara
- Beth
Robertson
- Jasvinder
Sandhu
Staff - R.
Green, Chief Administrative Officer
- J.
Clohecy, Commissioner of Community Development and Deputy CAO
- N. Sully,
Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services and Treasurer
- D.
Carr, Town Solicitor
- M.
Simeoni, Director of Planning Services
- J.
Barry, Director of Municipal Enforcement Services
- J.
Stephen, Director of Engineering and Construction
- J.
Huctwith, Assistant Town Solicitor
- N.
Chandra, Assistant Town Solicitor
- R.
Maynard, Assistant Town Solicitor
- M.
Covert, Acting Senior Manager of Transportation Strategy
- D.
Childs, Manager of Policy Planning and Heritage
- H.
Hecht, Manager of Current Planning - East District
- C.
McConnell, Manager of Current Planning - West District
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J. Hashemi, Manager of Forestry Services
- L.
Gill Woods, Senior Planner
- G.
Abma, Planner
- K.
Patrick, Acting Town Clerk
- J.
Marcovecchio, Council and Committee Coordinator
Regrets: Councillor - Pavan Parmar
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest
No declarations of pecuniary interest were declared.
Moved by
Councillor Adams Seconded by Councillor Grant
That the recommendation of the
2020 Budget Committee meeting of
July 9, 2019, be approved.
CARRIED
Committee of the Whole
Moved by
Councillor Lishchyna Seconded by Councillor Duddeck
That this
meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
CARRIED
In accordance with Section 2(8) of the
Procedure By-law, the items were considered out of order.
The following
communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:
- (August 2, 2019) from Marian Glover
- (August 1, 2019) from Sarah
McPherson, Director of Philanthropy & Communications, Oakville Community
Foundation, on behalf of Wendy Rinella, CEO, Oakville Community Foundation
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Moved by Councillor O’Meara
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That the Recommendation Report, Zoning By-law Amendment,
Acclaim Health and Community Care Services, 2250 Speers Road, Z.1628.01, dated
July 26, 2019, be received; and
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That Planning Staff be directed to
bring forward a report in September, 2019 that would allow Council to
consider a Temporary Use By-law permitting the proposed Dementia Care facility
at 2250 Speers Road.
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CARRIED
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 7:07 p.m. and reconvened at
7:08 p.m.
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Moved by Councillor Robertson
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That the report from the Legal
Department dated July 9, 2019, titled “Halton District School Board Surplus
School Site on Nautical Boulevard” be received and the Town not express
interest in the surplus lands.
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CARRIED
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C-2.
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Uptown Core Roads and Parkland
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Confidential Report from Legal Department,
July 26, 2019
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Confidential Memorandum from Legal
Department, August 6, 2019
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Moved by Councillor Knoll
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That staff be authorized to proceed as
set out in the confidential report from the Legal Department, dated July
26, 2019 and the confidential memorandum from the Legal Department,
dated August 6, 2019.
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CARRIED
For the purposes of Planning Act requirements,
the following person(s) made an oral submission:
- Bruce
Hall, The Planning Partnership, on behalf of the applicant, provided an
overview of the proposal highlights, including discussions with staff on a
refined design; advising that there is a transportation focused area,
multi-modal transit node, current auto-oriented forms/uses in the area, area
development context, area long planned for high density, transit oriented
development in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) for municipal GO Stations,
similar transit focused context, key elements of the proposed development and
statistics, mix of 1 and 2 bedroom units, parking and loading, site servicing
and infrastructure approach, site access and circulation, implementation of
future road network, compatible adjacent development, planning analysis and
implementation; and filed a submission.
The following
communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:
- (August 6, 2019) from Bruce H. Engell, WeirFloulds LLP, on
behalf of his client’s property occupied by the Trafalgar Village Centre
Complex, municipally known as 105, 111, 117 and 125 Cross Avenue
- (July 31, 2019) from Alyssa Rhynold, Land and Right-of-Way
Administrator, Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. (TNPI)
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Moved by Councillor Gittings
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That the public meeting report prepared
by the Planning Services Department dated July 15, 2019, be received.
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That comments from the public with
respect to the proposed Zoning amendment submitted by Can-China Real
Capital Inc. (File No.: Z.1614.73 and 24T-19002/1614), be received.
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That analysis of the following matters
of interest to Council be included as part of the recommendation report:
a) Staff
are to review how other development along the GO line are establishing
parking rates, traffic demand management and other measures to promote the
use of public transit.
b) Staff
are to review the timing of the various proposed road projects in Mid-Town
and the timing of the proposed development.
c) Staff
are to consider the context of Mid-Town with respect to green space and the
proposed development.
d) Staff
are to review and consider the concerns expressed in the letter received from
the abutting land owner.
e) Staff
are to consider how Bill 108 will impact this proposal.
f)
Staff are to consider how the Provincially proposed mobility
hubs will impact this proposal.
g) Staff
are to confirm/explain the reasons for the proposed Holding provisions.
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CARRIED
For the purposes of Planning Act requirements,
the following person(s) made an oral submission:
- Pamela
Knight, President, Coronation Park Residents Association, in support of the improvement
to Lakeshore Road and a scenic corridor study, and to ensure that community
interests are clearly communicated; highlighting excerpts of the Scenic
Roads and Special Character Streets Resource Document from the Region of Waterloo;
continuing to protect the character and importance of Lakeshore Road as a
scenic corridor, asking that the scenic corridor study support the concept of
the road as a “place” and as a contributing element in the character of its
surroundings, ongoing communication with the community such as residents’
associations and Oakvillegreen throughout the process of the study, and mirror
the project pioneered by the Region of Waterloo; and filed a submission.
The following
communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:
- (August 6, 2019) from Mark Verlinden
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Moved by Councillor Duddeck
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That the Report entitled “Lakeshore
Road West Class Environmental Assessment Update” from the Engineering and
Construction Department and Planning Services Department dated July 15,
2019 be received;
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That staff be directed to undertake a
Scenic Corridor Study for Lakeshore Road West, Lakeshore Road East and
Trafalgar Road (south of Cornwall Road); and
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That staff be directed to further amend
the Lakeshore Road West Class Environmental Assessment scope and work plan
to incorporate findings of the Scenic Corridor Study for Lakeshore Road
West.
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CARRIED
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Parking Management Update
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Report from Planning Services, Engineering
& Construction & Municipal Enforcement Departments,
July 15, 2019
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Moved by Councillor Knoll
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That Council endorse the direction
contained in the report from the Planning Services, Engineering &
Construction & Municipal Enforcement Departments dated July 15th, 2019
entitled Parking Management Update and direct staff to report back to
Council with a terms of reference for a parking management response; and
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That staff be authorized to make
immediate parking improvements to North Oakville as identified in Appendix
A of the report from the Planning Services Engineering & Construction
& Municipal Enforcement Departments dated July 15th, 2019 entitled
Parking Management Update.
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CARRIED
The following
communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:
- (August 6, 2019) from Harry J. Shea, Vice President-Corporate
Secretary, Bronte Village Residents Association
BEYOND THE HOUR
Moved by Councillor Elgar
That this meeting proceed
beyond the hour of 10:00 p.m., but no later than
10:30 p.m.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Knoll
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That the report titled “Halton
Integrated Growth Management Strategy (IGMS): an Oakville planning staff
discussion paper” be received.
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CARRIED
on a recorded vote,
Council
voting as follows:
Recorded Vote
Yeas Nays
Councillor O'Meara Councillor
Elgar
Councillor Robertson
Councillor Duddeck
Councillor Chisholm
Councillor Gittings
Councillor Haslett-Theall
Councillor Longo
Mayor Burton
Councillor Knoll
Councillor Grant
Councillor Adams
Councillor Lishchyna
Councillor Sandhu
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Moved by Councillor Gittings
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That notice be issued under section 29
of the Ontario Heritage Act of the intention to designate the
property at 3020 Post Road, which contains the Jordan Munn House.
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CARRIED
BEYOND THE HOUR
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall
That this meeting proceed
beyond the hour of 10:30 p.m.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Elgar
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That the report titled “Bill 108, More
Homes, More Choice Act – Proposed Regulations,” dated July 26, 2019, be
endorsed and submitted to the Province, along with the Council resolution,
as the Town of Oakville’s comments on the proposed regulations that have
been provided to date.
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That the Province be requested to
consult with municipalities prior to issuing final regulations associated
with Bill 108, and provide responses to the questions submitted by the Town
of Oakville attached as Appendix A.
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That the comments within the report
titled “Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act – Proposed
Regulations,” dated July 26, 2019, related to the proposed regulations
under the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act, 2017, be endorsed as
the Town of Oakville’s response to Proposal No.
19-MAG007.
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That the comments within the report
titled “Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act – Proposed
Regulations,” dated July 26, 2019, related to the proposed new regulation
and regulation changes under the Planning Act, be endorsed as the
Town of Oakville’s response to ERO No. 019-0181.
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That the comments within the report
titled “Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act – Proposed
Regulations,” dated July 26, 2019, related to the proposed regulation
changes under the Development Charges Act, be endorsed as the Town
of Oakville’s response to ERO No. 019-0184, and submitted to the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing prior to the August 21, 2019 commenting
deadline.
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That the comments within the report
titled “Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act – Proposed
Regulations,” dated July 26, 2019, related to the proposed community
benefits authority under the Planning Act, be endorsed as the Town
of Oakville’s response to ERO No. 019-0183, and submitted to the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing prior to the August 21, 2019 commenting
deadline.
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That the Town Clerk forward a link to
the report titled “Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act – Proposed
Regulations,” dated July 26, 2019, along with the Council resolution, to
Halton’s Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), Halton Region, the City
of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for information.
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That staff be authorized to make
submissions to the Province in response to any other proposals related to
Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019, should the Province’s
commenting deadline preclude a prior report to Council.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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Moved by Councillor Sandhu
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That the report entitled “Proposed land
exchange with the Halton Sikh Cultural Association”, from the Legal
Department, dated August 1, 2019, be deferred.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Duddeck
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That the following recommendations pertaining to Items 6a
and 6b of the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting
on July 23, 2019, be approved and the remainder of the minutes be received:
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That Heritage Permit Application HP029/19-42.20W for
the replacement of wood windows at 274 William Street, as attached in
Appendix B to the report dated July 10, 2019 from Planning Services, be
approved; and
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That this heritage permit expire two years from the
date of final approval by Council.
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That Heritage Permit Application HP031/19-42.20T for
the construction of a new addition at 420 Trafalgar Road, as attached in
Appendix B to the report dated July 10, 2019 from Planning Services, be
approved subject to the following:
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That the dormer windows on the front elevation match
the existing fenestration;
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That final details on the new garage doors, windows
and colours be submitted to Heritage Planning staff for final approval
before installation;
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That this heritage permit expire two years from the
date of final approval by Council.
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CARRIED
CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Councillor Elgar
That Committee resolve into a
closed meeting session for the purpose of dealing with a matter pertaining to
litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, and receiving advice that
is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary
for that purpose, with respect to Item C-1.
CARRIED
Committee resolved into closed session at 10:18 p.m.
Committee resolved back into open session at 10:27 p.m.
The following motion moved by Councillor Elgar was voted on in
closed session:
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That staff be authorized to proceed in the LPAT appeals
of applications filed by Graydon Banning Ltd. (PL170737) and Martillac
Estates Inc. (PL170735) in accordance with the report from the Legal
Department dated July 26, 2019 and the confidential memorandum from the
Legal Department, dated
August 2, 2019 to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Community Development
and Town Solicitor or designates.
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Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
That this committee rise and
report.
CARRIED
The Mayor arose and reported that the Committee of the
Whole has met and has made recommendations on Consent Item 1, Confidential
Consent Items C-1 and C-2, Public Hearing Item 2, Discussion Items 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, and 9, and Advisory Committee Minutes Item 10, as noted by the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Knoll Seconded
by Councillor O’Meara
That the report and
recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
CARRIED
WAIVING OF PROCEDURE BY-LAW
Moved by
Councillor Lishchyna Seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
That, in
accordance with Section 2 (2) of the Procedure By-law, the rules of procedure
established in Section 14.2 be waived to permit a ‘Request for Report’ to be
introduced at the Planning and Development Council meeting this evening.
CARRIED
Tannery
Park/Waterworks Park Promenade Lighting Concerns
Moved
by Councillor Chisholm Seconded by Councillor Duddeck
That
staff be directed to report to Council in the last quarter of 2019 on the
lighting concerns of Tannery Park/Waterworks Park Promenade, and to provide
recommendations in order to move forward with this project.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Elgar Seconded
by Councillor Longo
CARRIED
The
Mayor adjourned the meeting 10:31 p.m.
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KATHY PATRICK
ACTING
TOWN CLERK